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Asparagus Guacamole - bjcotton - 05-14-2006
I made this up in Portland. Pretty good stuff...used store bought, not from the garden...I used 1/2 cup of onion and 3 garlic cloves
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Asparagus Guacamole
Recipe By :Judi Hammer
Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : A List Appetizers
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 pound fresh asparagus trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
1/3 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove
1/3 cup chopped seeded tomato
2 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon minced fresh cilantro or parsley
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
6 drops hot pepper sauce
Assorted raw vegetables and baked tortilla chips
Place 1/2 in. of water and asparagus in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes or until tender. Drain; place asparagus in a blender or food processor. Add onion and garlic; cover and process until smooth.
In a bowl, combine tomato, mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, cilantro, chili powder and hot pepper sauce. Stir in the asparagus mixture until blended. Serve with vegetables and chips. Refrigerate leftovers; stir before serving.
Re: Asparagus Guacamole - vannin - 05-14-2006
My word, Billy, this sounds So Good. I didn't even think of it. What a dummy. Avocado and asparagus, twins in a strange kind of way.